Schaumburg, Illinois
Aug 19, 1959 – Aug 14, 2013 (Age 53)
Lawrence "Larry" Peter Houle Lawrence "Larry" Peter Houle, 53, passed peacefully on August 14, 2013 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous journey with ALS. He was the adored husband of Katherine "Katie" (nee Ambrose) for 31 years and the devoted father of Kristen, Jennifer (Jacob) Stinger, and Thomas Houle. Larry was born on August 19, 1959 and was the loving son of Richard and Patricia (nee Brausch) and the dear brother of Rich (Nancy), Steve (Jane), and Anne Houle. He was the cherished son-in-law of Lew and Angela (nee Aschenbrenner) Ambrose, and beloved brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to many. He graduated from Loyola University with a B.S. in Marketing in 1981 and had a lifelong career in technology business development. His passion for life and acceptance of living one day at a time were inspirational to many. Visitation Monday 3 to 8 PM and Tuesday 9:30-10:15 AM followed by a 10:30 AM funeral Mass, both held at Holy Family Parish, 2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to "Team Houle" in support of the ALS Walk4Life at www.alswalk4life.org/teamhoule. Arrangements by Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, Schaumburg. For funeral info 847-882-5580.
Dear Team Houle,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss! I just learned of Larry's passing today. I worked with Larry at Emerging Solutions and he had a great personality and truly did believe in taking one day at a time.
My deepest and sincere condolences!
Diana Romano
January 13, 2014
Katie and Family,
Our sincere sympathy for the loss of your husband and father. It has been a most difficult time for all of you. Larry fought courageously to be with his family. We wish all of you peace and strength. He lived a good and wonderful life. God bless you all.
Marianne Rouse and all our family
August 21, 2013 | San Antonio, TX
Katie and Family:
My deepest sympathies and prayers on the loss of Larry. I remember him well from St. Matthews. Sorry, that I could not make the wake or funeral. I will offer a Mass for Larry and for your intentions. We lost a good man.
Love and prayers,
Rev. Paul Sims, C.R. Ph.D.,
Chicago, IL
August 20, 2013
Steve and Jane,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Larry. Take comfort that he is at peace, and in the many great memories and legacy of his life. You and the entire Houle family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Beth, Marty, Claire, & Jack Bracco
MARTY BRACCO
August 20, 2013 | OAK PARK, IL
Oh Katie,
So sad to hear of your deep loss.
Noreen LeGare
August 20, 2013
Dear Katie,
My deepest sympathize. May God be with you and your family.
Natalie Conway
August 19, 2013 | Mount Prospect, IL
Katie, Please accept my Deepest Sympathies to you and your family on the loss of Larry. My mom has shared so many childhood stories of spending time with Larry and the rest of the Houles. He will live on in our memories and our hearts.
-Kelly Reopelle Rose
August 19, 2013
Katie & family,
I was so sorry to hear about Larry. So many laughs a million years ago at Loyola. Too young, too soon. You are in my prayers. Take care of yourselves in the days & months ahead.
August 19, 2013
Katie, my deepest condolences for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Larry will be missed but his memory will carry on in the hearts and the minds of the people who loved him.
-Anthony Chrobak
Anthony Chrobak
August 19, 2013 | San Diego, CA